| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $26.57 | 3.177% | $27.4141 | $27.41 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.82 | 8.255% | $77.7487 | $77.75 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.73 | 8.129% | $225.6977 | $225.70 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.58 | 13.798% | $138.3556 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.72 | 13.864% | $72.5541 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.78 | 3.177% | $177.2375 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.28 | 10.856% | $259.7134 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.48 | $978.7211 | $978.72 | $978.70 | $978.70 | |